First, the curtain is about to open on Hong Kong's return to the motherland. At this historic moment, some Hong Kong celebrities expressed their love for the motherland and their expectations for the return in their own ways.
The best of them are undoubtedly Andy Lau and Liming. Andy Lau, one of Hong Kong's four kings, showed his firm patriotic stance as early as 1996.
That year, he went to Japan to hold a concert under the arrangement of the company. At the performance, the host coaxed him to greet the fans in Japanese. In the face of this request, Andy Lau's eyes flashed a trace of determination, he slowly stood up, his voice calm and firm: "I can speak Chinese and Cantonese, but not Japanese."
These words caused bursts of applause from the audience. Not only that, but he also rejected the Japanese songs arranged by the organizers, changed all the songs to Chinese, and used a song "Chinese" as the finale of the whole performance.
Andy Lau's move is undoubtedly a firm declaration of his identity as a Chinese. In 1997, when Hong Kong's return to China was imminent, Andy Lau carefully prepared for two years and released a new song "Chinese" to celebrate this historic moment.
In the MV, he is dressed in a white robe, with his back to the Great Wall, standing under the five-star red flag, his eyes are firm, and he sings with emotion. However, this patriotic move was ridiculed by some Hong Kong media.
In the face of overwhelming criticism, Andy Lau did not back down. In an interview, his eyes burned with anger and he asked sternly: "What's wrong with wearing a long shirt!" The person who said these words is not Chinese! "At this moment, we see not only a star, but also a responsible Chinese.
At the same time, another Heavenly King, Liming, also expressed his love for the motherland in his own way. On the eve of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the social situation was turbulent, and many people chose to emigrate. However, Dawn chose to stand up.
In a public performance, he replaced the original arrangement of Western instruments with Chinese music accompaniment, and performed "Sorry, I Love You" in a very Chinese way. After the performance, he sincerely discouraged his compatriots from staying in Hong Kong, his eyes full of hope and confidence for the future.
Soon after, Dawn once again showed his patriotic stance on a talk show. Faced with the host's aggressive question, "Are you from Hong Kong or Chinese", Li Ming did not hesitate at all, and replied firmly with his eyes: "I am Chinese."
He repeated it three times in a row, his voice becoming more and more firm. Even as the host continued to ask about his nationality, Liming still replied unwaveringly: "I have a special district passport." These actions all demonstrate the sincerity of these Hong Kong stars to the motherland.
Second, in that special historical period, they used practical actions to explain what true patriotism is and set an example for us. On the international stage, some Hong Kong celebrities have not forgotten their Chinese identity and displayed the charm of Chinese culture in a unique way.
Among them, the performance of Jackie Chan and Stephen Chow is particularly prominent. Jackie Chan, the kung fu superstar, has repeatedly spoken out in public in support of the country. On the star-studded international stage of the Oscars, Jackie Chan always chooses to appear in Chinese Tang costumes.
He straightened his back and looked at him firmly, as if he wanted to show the world the charm of Chinese culture in this way. Not only that, Jackie Chan also sang Chinese songs on the international stage, conveying the unique charm of Chinese Chinese to the world with a loud singing voice.
In the creation of films, Jackie Chan integrates patriotic feelings into it. Whether it is the international thief JC in "Zodiac" or the train driver Huang Jiaju in "Red Fan District", every character created by Jackie Chan is trying to convey Chinese kung fu and Chinese spirit.
His films not only show the charm of Chinese martial arts, but also expose the plundering of Chinese cultural relics by foreign invaders. Jackie Chan hopes to use his influence to win more international reputation for the country.
And Stephen Chow, the king of comedy, although he always plays a funny and indecent role in front of the screen, he is never ambiguous when it comes to maintaining China's dignity. In 2004, when Stephen Chow went to the United States to promote the movie "Kung Fu", he encountered an unpleasant situation.
Foreign hosts frequently ask questions unrelated to the film, openly and secretly satirizing the English proficiency of Chinese. In the face of this provocation, a trace of anger flashed in Stephen Chow's eyes.
He didn't care about his star image, and went crazy on the spot, denouncing the host's rude behavior. This scene allows us to see Stephen Chow's backbone and responsibility as a Chinese.
These actions of Jackie Chan and Stephen Chow show their pride and sense of responsibility as Chinese. In their own way, they have made China's voice heard on the international stage, allowing the world to see the charm of Chinese culture and the backbone of Chinese.
This kind of attitude of neither humility nor arrogance, self-confidence and calmness is exactly what we should learn. They told us with practical actions that no matter where we are, we should be proud of being Chinese and contribute to the spread of Chinese culture.
In the face of the temptation of commercial interests, true cultural self-confidence and national pride are particularly precious. Stephen Chow, a Hong Kong actor known as the "King of Comedy", uses his practical actions to interpret what it means to stick to cultural roots.
In 1999, Stephen Chow's movie "God of Food" was released in North America and received a bumper harvest of word-of-mouth and box office. This film, which is full of Chinese food culture, has attracted the attention of Hollywood, and some directors have offered to buy the rights to remake it.
However, when Stephen Chow learns that the other party wants to replace the traditional Chinese dish in the movie with hamburger fries, his brow is furrowed, and his eyes show determination and uncompromise.
Without hesitation, Stephen Chow decisively rejected this cooperation. In his opinion, Chinese food culture is the soul of this film, and it must not lose its cultural characteristics in order to cater to Western tastes.
A few years later, Hollywood once again threw an olive branch to Stephen Chow. When preparing for the movie "The Green Hornet", the producers took a fancy to Stephen Chow's super popularity in China and wanted to invite him to play the role of "Kato".
However, when Stephen Chow carefully read the script, he was keenly aware that there was content suspected of discriminating against Chinese. Faced with this opportunity that may allow him to reach a higher level in the international film industry, Stephen Chow did not waver in the slightest.
He firmly proposed that the identity of the character must be changed to Chinese, otherwise he would refuse to play it. Stephen Chow's two decisions let us see an artist's persistence and confidence in his own culture.
In his heart, maintaining the dignity of Chinese culture is more important than personal fame and fortune. This insistence not only reflects Stephen Chow's cultural consciousness, but also shows his backbone and responsibility as a Chinese.
Through Stephen Chow's example, we see what true cultural confidence looks like. It is not blind arrogance, but the ability to stick to its cultural roots and be proud of it in the face of foreign culture shock.
This attitude is worth learning and thinking about by every Chinese. When a country suffers a major disaster, a true patriot will always step up. The best of Hong Kong's stars, such as Andy Lau, Jackie Chan and Lai Ming, have shown their deep affection and responsibility for their homeland at critical moments.
As early as 1991, severe flooding broke out in eastern China. Andy Lau immediately responded to the call and participated in a charity performance to raise funds for the disaster area. On stage, he disregarded his personal safety and performed the thrilling "chest crushing boulder".
However, what is surprising is that after the performance, Andy Lau suddenly vomited blood, causing an uproar at the scene. Just when everyone was panicking, Andy Lau slowly stood up and showed a warm smile.
It turned out that this was a small episode carefully designed by him, and the purpose was to express the deep meaning that cross-strait relations are thicker than water. Andy Lau's move not only shows his patriotic enthusiasm, but also reflects his unique understanding of performing arts.
In 2008, the Wenchuan earthquake shocked the whole country. In the face of this disaster, Andy Lau once again stepped forward. He not only donated 90 million yuan in his personal name, but also personally went to the disaster area to comfort the affected people.
Third, in the ruins, Andy Lau's eyes were full of distress and concern, he squatted down and gently patted the survivor's shoulder to give comfort and encouragement. This scene makes people see the brilliance of humanity on the star.
Not only Andy Lau, but also Jackie Chan and Liming have also donated money and materials to the disaster area many times. Their actions are not to win public praise, but out of sincere love for their fellow citizens.
Jackie Chan has established the "Jackie Chan Charity Foundation" to devote itself to disaster relief and poverty alleviation work for a long time. The actions of these stars reflect their deep affection for the motherland. When the country needed it, they did not hide behind the glamorous star halo, but took the initiative to assume social responsibility.
They tell us with practical actions that patriotism is not a slogan, but a practical action to lend a helping hand to the motherland when it is in need. This spirit of selfless dedication is exactly what every Chinese should learn.
Behind the glitz and glitz of the entertainment industry, there is a group of celebrities who are silently working in the field of public welfare and charity, giving back to the society and dedicating love in their own way. Among them, the deeds of Liming, Louis Koo and Jackie Chan are particularly touching.
Dawn, the singer who has always been known for his low profile among the Four Heavenly Kings, did something admirable in the 90s. At that time, polio vaccine was not widely available nationwide, mainly due to insufficient funding.
Upon learning of this, Dawn resolutely decided to come forward. He traveled everywhere, running announcements and holding concerts tirelessly, just to raise money. In one performance, he even risked his life to let the steel ring wrap around his neck, and his face was suffocated red, just to win the sympathy and support of the audience.
However, these efforts initially raised only $100,000, far short of the target. Faced with this result, Dawn did not give up. Again and again, he bowed, shook hands, and muttered a plea if he could donate more.
In the end, with his persistence and hard work, the amount of fundraising was increased to 150,000 yuan. Subsequently, through various efforts, he finally raised 3.5 million yuan to help more than 80 million children in China receive free polio vaccines.
Louis Koo, an actor who has portrayed countless classic roles on the screen, is also silently dedicating his love in real life. Over the years, he has used most of the remuneration he earns from filming to help children in poor areas.
According to statistics, he has donated to build more than 100 Hope Primary Schools in many impoverished areas in the Mainland. Whenever talking about these good deeds, Louis Koo always behaves very low-key, and he believes that it is just his responsibility.
Jackie Chan has established the "Jackie Chan Charity Foundation" to provide support in education, medical care, environmental protection and other fields. He not only donated money and materials, but also personally participated in various public welfare activities, and used practical actions to influence and drive more people to pay attention to public welfare undertakings.
Fourth, the good deeds of these stars show their sense of responsibility to society and their deep feelings for their compatriots. They used practical actions to interpret what true patriotism is, and let us see the brilliance of humanity behind the halo of stars.
In the context of the new era, Hong Kong stars show their patriotic feelings in a new way. Andy Lau, Jackie Chan and Louis Koo all interpret the patriotic spirit of the new era in their own ways.
Andy Lau, the ever-creative singer, composed a touching song "You Are Not Alone" for the 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games. This song not only adds warmth and strength to the Paralympics, but also shows Andy Lau's support and concern for the country's sports cause.
He used music to convey encouragement to para-athletes and show the world China's humanistic care. Jackie Chan's patriotic move was more direct. He has been invited to participate in important political meetings many times, and has actively spoken out at the meetings to make suggestions and suggestions for the development of the country.
This participation not only reflects the country's recognition of him, but also shows Jackie Chan's sense of social responsibility as a public figure. He used his influence to contribute to the development of the country.
Louis Koo opted for a more low-key but equally powerful approach. On social platforms, he expressed his patriotic stance in short and powerful words. "We are the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation...... Proud of that.
Such simple words convey Louis Koo's deep feelings and firm support for the motherland. These patriotic performances in the new era show the patriotic way of Hong Kong stars to keep pace with the times.
They use their professional expertise and social influence to support the development of the country with practical actions, demonstrating the responsibility and demeanor of patriots in the new era.